MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA 121s year 1994

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Pass percent:61.53%

(The average a petrol MAZDA 121 year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:1,071 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	128
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	86
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	75
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	68
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Rear brake binding	38
Headlamp aim out of alignment	29
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Registration plate issues	19
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached \|5.3.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	128
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	86
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	75
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	68
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Rear brake binding	38
Headlamp aim out of alignment	29
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Registration plate issues	19
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached \|5.3.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA 121s year 1994

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